Video filming and editing by Jaide Annalise!

What's going on at the Barbican? Arts Director leaves but "her departure, after a comparatively short time in post and coinciding with the arrival of a new chief executive, raises serious questions about the institution’s commitment to sustaining global majority leadership at the highest levels.”

Join our Mimbre Youth Maxi group! More info here: mimbre.co.uk/learning/

Please take a look at this! It's really important. #AccessToWork

Throwback to our most recent Mimbre Youth Jack Petchey Foundation-supported trip. It was loads of fun! Are you into dance, acrobatics, or want to learn how to do a flip? Mimbre Youth is opening up spots for our Maxi session (11-16), and it’s more than just a weekly class! mimbre.co.uk/learning/

Summer seems a long way away today, but we’re remembering the fun we had teaching a few workshops at Shakespeare Walk Adventure Playground - thanks for having us! We’re always blown away by the young people’s talent, dedication and enjoyment. Photos by: the SWAPA and Mimbre teams

Not content with being in our cast for Weight(less) this year, Rebecca Solomon will also be Mimbre’s second ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR! We are beyond thrilled to deepen our working relationship with Rebecca and can’t wait to see what she brings to Mimbre’s work. 📷 Celine McKillion/Upswing, Adrian Burrows

Since everyone’s talking about #Hamnet we thought we’d do a quick throwback to a couple of our #Shakespeare inspired productions! 2018's Fierce Sisters (commissioned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) and 2016's Wondrous Strange (commissioned by the RSC) 📷 Adrian Burrows, Sam Farr, Steve Eggleton

Thrilled to announce our first new ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR: Arielle Lauzon! Arielle first worked with Mimbre on our 2018 tour of The Exploded Circus and we are really excited to have her on board with us for the next year. 📷 Adrian Burrows, @heardinlondon.bsky.social , IneptGravity, Isabelle Grosse

If you would like to book Weight(less) for 2026, contact Silvia on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you! #LetsCreate

And to complete our cast for 2026, along with Rebecca Solomon and Silvia Fratelli we have Julia Chan! Julia is a circus artist, specialising in group acro, hand-to-hand and acrobatics. Her previous work has included Jackson’s Lane, Paper Doll Militia, Imaginate and Cirqulation - Heritage.

I just submitted "Mimbre Acrolab 2023", "The Sofa Dance", "Eye Ear You", "BUMP", and "Mimbre's World" to Circus International Film Festival and Dance Digital - Sadler's Wells via FilmFreeway.com!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our new Weight(less) cast for 2026. Kicking off with Rebecca Solomon, an award-winning choreographer, theatre maker-director and circus artist! She has worked with many of the UK biggest contemporary circus companies, including Upswing and The Revel Pucks.

Our AD Silvia Fratelli will be teaching at workshop at Tripspace in February - book now here: momence.com/TRIPSPACE/MI...

Three flyers in a three-high. #TrickTuesday. Nice one, Nora, Silvia, Carys and Martha!

Collab with Maiya Leeke. Supported by Jerwood Foundation + FABRIC. Music: Set Me Free by Mattilo, video edited by Maiya. Collaborators: Stef O'Driscoll, Lina Johansson, James Doyle-Roberts, Sadé Alleyne, Martha Harrison, Lucie Maisha N'Duhirahe, Rebel Circus and produced by Mimbre's Lissy Lovett.

We like Outdoor Arts UK's response to the Hodge Review - outdoorartsuk.org/2026/01/outd... - especially "We are disappointed that the Review’s suggested reform of Tax Relief does not go far enough to make our sector eligible" #TTR

Inexplicably left off the Stage 100 list for another year...

#TrickTuesday! Brava, Silvia, Tamzen and Julia!

Throughout 2025 and into 2026 we’ve been collaborating with Maiya Leeke to develop new movement language that combines aerial suspension, contemporary dance and the mechanics of her wheelchair. This research has been generously supported twice by the Jerwood Foundation and FABRIC.

To see what we've been up to over 2025, check out this blog: mimbre.co.uk/happy-holida...

Look at these three Mimbre Youth Christmas elves bringing acrobatic magic this festive season!

I think this makes some really good points [LL]

We're looking for an Artistic Director! If you'd like to find out more about the role follow the link below to read the job pack. You can also book a place on our recruitment information session being held on Thursday 11th December. disabilityarts.online/opportunity-...

Today, we honour the lives of every trans and non-binary person whose lives have been cut short by prejudice and violence. We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.

Quick snippet from a recent group acro training session!

Don't miss our #audition call out!

#BecauseOfYou Everyone who has bought a lottery ticket has supported our youth programme, productions and core team - thank you very much!

Our Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli and Lisa Whitmore led two sessions - on banquine and trio pyramids - at this year's London Acro Convention to a great group of people! 📷 Scarlot Robinson + Silvia

Don't miss: Creative Director & Joint CEO, Jacksons Lane, London. Salary: £52,000. #artsjobs

We were very happy to sign these!

We are recruiting for a ground-based circus performer with acrobalance skills, specifically a middle ideally with some basing experience, who identifies as female or non-binary. Please pass on to any great acrobatic middles you know! mimbre.co.uk/we-are-looki...

Happy Living Wage week, everyone! We're proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Finally we've gathered together our summer tour feedback! Check it out here: mimbre.co.uk/book-weightl...

We are going to miss this funding! The Foyle Foundation supported three of our productions (The Exploded Circus, Look Mum No Hands!, Weightless). Thanks so much!

This is a good article: www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/thea... - we will start offering varying payment terms proactively too. It's an easy fix! (Unlike our benefits system.)

We have some news: after 26 successful years with the company she co-founded, Mimbre is proud to celebrate the incredible journey and contributions of Lina Johansson, as she prepares to take a step back as Joint Artistic Director, to focus on other ventures. More info: mimbre.co.uk/lina-johanss...

20 Stories High are looking for new Artistic Leadership! They'll work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive Director & drive the company forward with ambitious, excellent & equitable theatre & art for culturally diverse, working-class young people & communities. www.20storieshigh.org.uk/artistic-lea...

Welcome to Carys Williams as our new Youth Programme Manager! “I'm really excited to be joining Mimbre! The energy, talent, and creativity the young people bring is amazing, and I can’t wait to build on this and see what exciting things we can create together in the future of the programme.”

Still lots to think about with this situation....

Unfolding Theatre’s mission is to bring people together. We stand against hate. We are sad and troubled by far right protests planned in Newcastle this weekend. However, we are heartened by the actions of many people who work to build connections, understanding and support in the city.

Really important article from @thestage.co.uk about dance and access: www.thestage.co.uk/long-reads/d...

Feels like a good time to reshare this: mimbre.co.uk/open-letter-...

Love this piece from @thestage.co.uk by Lyn Gardner on the brilliance of Outdoor Arts generally and @gdif.bsky.social specifically - www.thestage.co.uk/opinion/taki...

Today Mimbre's Joint Artistic Director Silvia Fratelli turns 50, almost exactly at the same time as her 30 years in circus anniversary! We thought it apt to celebrate her with a tiny retrospective of all the Mimbre projects she has been throwing herself into, both literally and figuratively!

Our friends at Fevered Sleep are #hiring a parttime General Manager: www.feveredsleep.co.uk/work-with-us

Don't forget: we're looking for a part-time Youth Programme Manager. Deadline 26 August. More info here: mimbre.co.uk/mimbre-are-s... #recruitment #artsjobs

Great article here from Gurvinder Sandher in @artsprofessional.co.uk about the power of Outdoor Arts: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea... (And what we need to make that work best)

Did you see Weight(less) in Bradford this weekend? We'd love to know what you thought! Fill in our survey here: uk.culturecounts.cc/s/4UepBD/spl...

And that’s a wrap for the summer term. Our classes start again in September in Hackney, with classes for 6 up to 15-year-olds! If you are a young person interested in joining, or know anyone who is, check the full information on our website: mimbre.co.uk/learning/.